Rep. Drazan: Statement on revenue forecast

DRAZAN STATEMENT ON REVENUE FORECAST
By Oregon GOP House Leader Christine Drazan,

SALEM, OR – In response to today’s revenue forecast, House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) offered the following statement.

“Today’s revenue forecast paints a rosy picture for the state budget, but we know that many family budgets are still stretched thin from years of inflation,” said Leader Drazan. “Besides plenty of General Fund revenues to pay for critical services, the state has deep reserves and an ending balance of over $2.7 billion. This is a lot of money from Oregonians, for government to use wisely, to meet its duty to Oregonians themselves. It’s time for government to do its part by improving efficiency, strengthening transparency and providing excellent service. This is not the time for politicians to ignore agency failures, and then push new fees or increased taxes.

House Republicans care about meeting the needs of Oregonians and defending their family budgets. We look forward to working together for effective government, agency accountability and a balanced budget that prioritizes Oregonians.”